About
Founder and CEO of HMSA, focused on corporate services, tax planning and cross-border trust structuring. Previously worked in trade finance and began his career in stockbroking on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange; holds a degree in Economic Science and an MBA from the University of the Witwatersrand.
Experience
- HMSA GroupBusiness and Account Executivecurrent2022 — presentGeneva, Switzerland
- Advisor to UHNW and FOIndependent Consultantcurrent2019 — presentGeneva/Zurich Switzerland and USA
- Banque HeritageBusiness Development Executive2018 — 2019Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
- Pictet North America Advisors, S.A.Client Relationship Manager/VP2013 — 2016Geneva, Switzerland
- HSBCSenior Relationship Officer - Associate Banker/VP2006 — 2011New York City Metropolitan Area
- Citigroup Private BankRelationship Officer/VP2000 — 2006New York City Metropolitan Area
- Deutsche BankAccount Manager/AVP - Private Banking1994 — 2000New York City Metropolitan Area
Skills & more
Wealth Management70Financial Planning7Private Banking47Investments56Banking14Investment Advisory12Estate Planning4Due Diligence10Loans4Credit Analysis3Credit5Alternative Investments32
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New Business DevelopmentWealth Management ServicesStrategic Financial PlanningInvestment StrategiesFinancial RiskPrivate EquityFinancial MarketsCRMLanguages English · French · German
- Swiss Cross-Border Wealth Management Certification For Client Advisors — SFI Swiss Finance Institute
From Geoff's professional profile.
Colleagues at Hmsa
Christa Maria Schanz
Business & Account Executive at Hmsa
Eric Hohberger
Director at Hmsa
Jackie Barton
Office Manager at Hmsa
Jessica Rey
Junior Trust Officer & Accounting Assistant at Hmsa
Jonathan Melamet
Director HMSA Ireland & Account Executive at Hmsa
Jules Urdang
South African Representative – Account Executive at Hmsa
Julian Walsh
Hong Kong Representative & Resident Director at Hmsa
Lee Thistlethwaite
Independent Advisor to HMSA at Hmsa
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Geoff Melamet?
- Founder and CEO of HMSA, focused on corporate services, tax planning and cross-border trust structuring. Previously worked in trade finance and began his career in stockbroking on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange; holds a degree in Economic Science and an MBA from the University of the Witwatersrand.
- Where does Geoff Melamet work?
- Geoff Melamet is CEO at Hmsa.
- Where did Geoff Melamet go to school?
- Geoff Melamet studied at NYU School of Professional Studies (Uniform Standards of Appraisal Practice, Appraisal Studies in Fine and Decorative Arts); New York University (Financial Planning); University (MBA, International Business & Marketing).
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Also attended NYU School of Professional Studies14
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Also attended New York University501
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Shared employers
Also worked at HMSA Group7
Markus FrieserLeiter Immobilienmanagement at WERTIQ GmbHJ WuChief Investment Officer at Oakcean CapitalEric HohbergerDirector at HmsaMarc PimsteinAccount Executive Director / CFO at HmsaMagali Le Quellenec-RaultHead Of Geneva Office, Trust Officer & Executive Manager at HmsaReuben AnstockResident Director – BVI at Hmsa
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Also worked at Banque Heritage3
Also worked at Pictet North America Advisors, S.A.10
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